When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, its a good core workout. If youre sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More

Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More

When the San Francisco Arts Commission wanted someone to dress up City Hall for the building's 100th anniversary last year, and become the structure's first artist-in-residence, it took a leap of faith by choosing Jeremy Fish.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Deals / Local Flavor
OMG It's Crab Season: Two Great Deals to Get You Started Off Right

You guys Dungeness crab season is here and everyone is losing their collective mind. There are a bunch of restaurants around the Bay Area selling whole or half crabs — Eater has a great map of all of 'em, and we cannot recommend enough the cold steamed crab at Swan Oyster Depot and the wood-roasted crab at Camino in Oakland. Only thing is, eating whole crabs in restaurants can get a little pricey. Here are a few deals to help set the tone for the rest of your crustacean-eating season.

Tonight and tomorrow only, the two locations of Woodhouse Fish Co. are offering whole steamed crab for $19, including drawn butter, a couple steamed potatoes and garlicky greens. The crabs are a wee bit waterlogged, but for a deal like this, it's more than worth it. And they have Anchor Steam on draft, obviously.

Then, on Sunday, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30, there will be a bottomless crab feed at The Hall, the newish market hall at Sixth and Mission. $65 will get you all the steamed crab you can eat along with garlic noodles, seasonal veggies, and crusty sourdough. Wash it all down with bottomless mimosas, micheladas, and shandies. Buy tickets in advance at the bar or on Sosh for a $5 fee.

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"